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GV04 YBL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

162,489 mi
Last recorded162,489 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 YBL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 162,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 157,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 150,309 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 142,026 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 135,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 124,575 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 124,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 113,214 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 102,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering rack bush's have slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2013 102,207 miles

steering rack bush's have slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2012 98,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 87,692 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,657 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 77,657 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 70,158 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 65,770 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface scar in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2009 56,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s parking brake weaker

wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,678 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 35,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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GV04 YBL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 86,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV04 YBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GV04 YBL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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